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Oktoberfest

Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Smashed Potatoes

The Hygge Life_Bratwurst with Sauerkraut recipe_© 2017 by Peter Frank Edwards

Serve the bratwurst with high-quality mustard, and substitute parsnips for the potatoes if your family prefers something sweeter. When preparing the potatoes, don’t use a potato masher or the results will be too smooth. (We just love potatoes that are smashed!)

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Slow-Cooker Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

Brats and sauerkraut is the quintessential Oktoberfest meal. If it’s too chilly to grill or you’re itching to break your slow-cooker out, this is the recipe to kick off fall. I love to serve this as a sandwich, with beer, preferably at a tailgate. Go Huskies! Listen: Hear Chris describe this recipe on The Faith […]

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What Beers to Drink During Oktoberfest (And Beyond)

Oktoberfest, which actually starts mid-September and lasts through the first Sunday of October is the world’s largest beer festival. Held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, the official fest is one big excuse to do EXACTLY what we subscribe to on The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze®: to eat, drink, and be merry. LISTEN: On this week’s show—our […]

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